2026 Summer Legal Intern
About The Position
The Lawyers Committee for Civil Rights Under Law offers legal internships to support our work to achieve racial justice. Our interns contribute to projects that make impactful change and provide the intern with professional and personal development. The Lawyers’ Committee’s full-time staff is based in Washington, DC. Interns are given meaningful projects that expand their skill set and allow opportunity for growth. Our goal is for interns to gain relevant and valuable experience that helps them in their academic and professional careers. Internships can be full time (37.5 hours per week) or part time (minimum of 10 hours per week.) Our interns gain positive working relationships and mentors they can carry throughout their career. Students can commute into the Lawyers’ Committee office or work remotely. Interns will receive a stipend of $7,500.
Requirements
- Must be a student currently pursuing a law degree.
- Must be interested in civil rights and racial justice.
- Ability to draft memos, briefs and other legal documents.
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate with others, whether in academic projects or prior work experiences.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
- A commitment to maintaining confidentiality and adhering to ethical standards.
Responsibilities
- Conduct policy and legal research
- Support client outreach and factual investigation
- Provide administrative support
- Work closely with experienced civil rights attorneys in the following departments: Criminal Justice Project & Byrd Center to Stop Hate Digital Justice Initiative Educational Opportunities Project Economic Justice Project Fair Housing & Community Development Project General Legal Public Policy Voting Rights
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
